Nonrefillable container or bottle



March 9, 1937.

S. NARUNSKY NONREFILLABLE CONTAINER OR BOTTLE Filed Dec. lO, 1935 UNS/(K @kamin/l1 l l 6 3 l m2 1 5 Q1. oMo/v /VAe Patented Mar. 9, 1937 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 4 Claims.

This invention refers to containers and more particularly to those of a non-refillable nature for receiving and holding liquids and uids. It has, among its objects, to provide a separable valve capable of insertion in a conventional form of bottle and container and capable of preventing positively and effectively any unauthorized refilling thereof. Another object is to have the device in several parts capable of. being more easily 1o assembled, more easily fabricated and adjusted to suit conditions of use and operation. A further object is to provide an elTective type of valve that will allow full and continuous ow of the contents from the container.

A still further object is to provide a valve that will be capable of being made of. glass and have its operating parts visible from the exterior of the container.

Still another object is to have the valve device 20 insertable readily and arranged to be non-tamperable and non-removable when installed in a container.

Other objects are to provide for a simple but effective closure for the container and its valve;

25 to be relatively inexpensive to manufacture and install; to provide an arrangement suitable for manufacture by standard or conventional methods, and other objects that will become apparent as the invention is more fully set forth.

While many types of the so-called non-refillable bottles have been invented and used, their theories are not usually potential enough to prevent them being rellable. This may not appear to be so superficially but to those suiciently in- 35 terested in .overcoming this supposed characteristic, the problem of using available facilities to successfully accomplish the refilling to suit their purposes and aims, is an easy one. In some cases a vacuum method is used; in another a special 40 implement, and so on. In this invention a device is provided that cannot be refilled by any of the Vordinary or ingenious methods known to those skilled in such arts. The device consists of a series of small parts insertable in a tube that is 45 cemented in the neck of a container or bottle,

and when so cemented cannot be removed without damaging the container. Tampering with the parts referred to offers no solution to the refilling function, as they are arranged to set ino dependently of each other in the neck of the bottle, and move freely and obstructively against the insertion of wires, implements, vacuum or pressure that may be used for the purpose of re- 55 filling and thus prevent such.

In the drawing which illustrates by way of. example an embodiment of this invention:-

Figure 1 representsra bottle having a non-rellable valve in its neck, embodying this invention, the parts being partially broken away to indicate the construction in section.

Figure 2 is a side view and detail of the valve seal used in this invention.

Figure 3 is a view looking upwards on the part shown in Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a detail of the orifice lock used in this invention, and showing an elevation thereof.

Figure 5 is a view looking at the underneath of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a side view of the floating lock of the valve used in this invention.

Figure 7 is a plan view. of Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a side view ofthe valve stem and head used in this invention.

Figure 9 is an underneath View of the part shown in Figure 8.

Figure 10 is a plan view along the line III-I0 of Fig. 1 and of the valve seat used in this invention.

Figure 11 is a sectional elevation vof the valve seat.

Figure 12 is a view looking up underneath of Figure 11.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the drawing.

In the construction indicated in the drawing, a bottle IIJ of conventional form is shown, having a neck II with the portion at or near the junction of the neck and bottle provided with a constricted arrangement I2. The bore or dameter of the upper interior portion of the neck is a slightly larger bore than the remainder forming a sealing chamber with ledge at the bottom of it as indicated at I3. The rim of this enlarged portion is provided with a cork or resilient washer I6.

A valve casing I4 preferably of tubular glass of special toughness is inserted and cemented in the neck of the bottle as indicated at I9, the valve seat member 26 being mounted under the casing fand held in position by the constricted arrangement I2 in the bottle neck. Cement 22 is provided between the barrel of the casing and the upper restricted portion 23 of the valve seat member to keep it tightly and leakage proof in place. The upper exterior portion of the neck is preferably provided with a screw 'thread moulded on at 2|, and cap 1.` The general form of the valve seat member is shown in Figure 10 with the concave recesses formedl on the exterior and convexed interior portions spaced apart with the grooves 25. The upper portion 23 of the valve seat is provided with a bevelled ring surface 28 and flat horizontal surfaces 24 above and below it as shown in-the drawing.

A valve head and stem member is movably arranged in the casing and is provided with a tapered stem 3| upwardly pointed and having an enlarged circular bevelled seat 3l) superimposed from a flat seat 4| and all above a cylindrical base 2l` having a series of vertical ribs 29 spaced around same. The bottom portion of the member is provided with a circular bevelled boss 38 having a quasi-conical recess 41 provided centrally which registers with the -central passage 44 of the seat within it and the base as indicated. This bevelled boss coincides with the surfaces 24 and 28 of the valve seat.

A floating lock member having a circular base 33, on which is mounted a body of smaller diameter with fins 34 outwardly thereon as indicated. It has a central passage 32 which is converged at the upper portion, while the fins 34 contact with the interior surface of the walls of thecasing I4 and projections 48 provided on the bottom of the lock serve to reduce the cohesion between the floating lock and valve head members. The upper surface 54 of the lock is flat and level.

A circular orifice lock 35 having a circular base 36 has a concave recess 3 underneath adapted to loosely fit over the top of the tapered stem 3| and may turn around on same.

The base 36 has a circular dome portion 6 on its upper surface and centrally located thereon.

Posts are provided on the periphery of the base and extend below and vact as a preventative .against vtoo much sidewise movement, while their upper portion is surmounted by a circular ring 2 as indicated, and provides passages or slots 4 between the posts for liquid to pass through from vthe bottle.

The arrangement of the circular dome in relation to the slots is such as to prevent implements being used to interfere with the non-rellable feature of the bottle, and serves to make the bottle tamper-proof.

Above the casing I4 is mounted a valve seal member consisting of a base `I8 of circular form and adapted to fit in the bore of the bottle neck and around casing |4 and is provided with projections 58 suitably spaced apart.

An enlarged circular apron l1 is mounted on top and is varranged to cover the end surface of the casing, and the neck of .the bottle, and above it is a suitabletop portion arranged as the mouth of the bottle.

It has a central'passage I5 that is arranged to provide the opening for the outflow of liquid from the bottle.

The base fits into the portion of the neck and is cemented in place after the valve is inserted. A cork washer I6 is provided on the annular ledge provided at |9 and `resliently supports the seal member on it Vwhile being cemented and provides for any expansion stresses occurring.4

The general manner of assembly consists in mounting the valve seal member with its cork washer on one end of the valve casing and cementing valve seal and valv'e casing together Aand then inserting the orifice lock member in the same; then below Vwhich is mounted the floating lock; and below the latter, the valve stem chamber. The valve seat member is then inserted in the lower end of the casing and cemented to secure it in place. The upper portion of this member provides a Valve seat for the head and stem member as indicated.

After the valve casing is installed complete in the neck of the bottle, the valve seal member is on top of the bottle and valve casing and cemented in place at the upper portion, the cement being a suitable transparent cement.

When the seal is installed and has been cemented in place securely, it covers the top of the bottle and prevents access to the cement or working pieces of valve, and the whole valve is thereby locked securely and effectively in place.

A cap 20, with suitable washer 2| is threadably attached to the threaded portion of the neck.

The operation of the valve mechanism is as follows: The liquid in being poured out passes into the central opening of the valve seat and then into the recess 41 of the valve head, causing the latter to lift 01T the seat and travel a short distance up the casing |4. The liquid passes by through the :valve seat surfaces into the port passages'arund the base 2'1 formed at the spaces between the ribs 29. It continues up through the floating lock through its central passage. From thence the ow continues to the orifice lock and along the spaces at the slots 4, and then out of the bottle neck through the passage in the valve seal.Y if

If an attempt is made to refill the bottle, the liquid enters through the passage |5 in the valve seal into the concave depression46, .called the cup, and forces the orifice lock down on top of the valve stem 3| which rests in the cup portion 36. The valve head is forced downwardsand seats itself on the valve seat members 24 and 28 and closes off the entrance to the bottleat'the restricted portion and through the passage 26. The floating lock also is forced down on the valve head by the liquid and adds tothe pressure thereon, as well as interfering with the flow` ofliquid into the bottle. As the liquid is poured out of the bottle, it lifts the valve head, floating lock, and orifice lock and may turn same, the effect of which is to provide a different rotated position as to the circumferential placement of the posts.

31. This arrangement enables the points oflwear to be intermittently interchanged and thus prevent local wearingv conditions that might be objectionable. i

The amount of travel of the valve head,` the floating lock and the orifice locks is suflicient to allow the parts to separate adequately. The inward flow of liquid is opposed at two main points, the rst being at the auxiliary valve seat at 30 Where the floating lock rests on the bevelled seat.v

30 of the valve head and closes oif the passage down into the bottle proper andthe. second place being at the main valve seat at 38 and 28. 1

While but one form of the inventionis shown in the drawing, it is not desired to limit this ap-i having its outer end portion of increased internal diameter to form an annular sealing chamber and ledge, a tubular valve casingseated in said neck and with its upper portion aligned below the mouth plane of the. neck but Within said sealing chamber, a valve seat vme'mber'having-areducedi portion fitting into the lower end of the casing, an annular valve seal mounted on the top of the neck and resting on said annular ledge and in the sealing chamber and covering the increased internal diameter portion and cement in the chamber and on the ledge for cementing the said valve seal to the said portion and to the casing, and positioning the upper portion of the valve seal above the mouth plane of the neck, an orice lock member loosely mounted in the casing in the upper portion thereof, said member having a plurality of posts around its periphery, a iloating lock member adjacent said orice member and having peripheral grooves for receiving portion of said posts and locking therewith, said last mentioned member having a central passage therethrough, a valve head-and-stem member having a central projecting member and a base with periphereal grooves or recesses therein, said base having a valve seat formed thereon and an upwardly directed recess, and a valve .seat member having a central passage therethrough and a seat provided therefor for registry with the valve seat on the base.

2. In a, non-rellable container having a body and neck, a valve mechanism comprising a valve seat member permanently attached, a Valve headand-stem member adapted to seat on the rst mentioned member and having a plurality of passages peripherally arranged, an oriiice lock member mounted above the valve head-and-stem member and adapted to make contact with the stem thereof, said lock member having a plurality of passages arranged peripherally thereon, and a valve seal member for permanently enclosing all of said member in the neck of the container and control the movement thereof to permit the contents thereof to be poured out and prevent relling, and means for controlling the travel and position of the members in the said neck and means on the valve seal member for covering said means, and spacing it away from the mouth plane of the neck and protected against external pressure and contact.

3. In a bottle having a neck projecting therefrom, a nonrellab1e valve mechanism comprising a casing, a valve seat permanently attached to the casing and having a restricted valve seat portion pro-jecting into the casing, another member having a base provided with a valve portion adapted to coact with said valve seat, and having a plurality of passages on the periphery of the base to connect with the passage provided by the open valve seat position, a stem attached to the base and projecting above the same, a oating member mounted slidably on the stem, and having a passage therethrough for the stem to project therethrough, said floating member having a plurality of iins on the periphery thereof and projections underneath to keep the floating member spaced from the said base and permit the passages in the latter to connect with the passage in the floating member, an orice lock member having a cup recess therein and adapted to move loosely in the casing, said cup recess being arranged to guide the stem into the lock member, and a seal for permanent insertion at the upper end of the casing and for locking the said members within the same and to control the movements thereof that the contents of the container may be poured out but prevent the same being reiilled, and means for mechanically securing the casing in the neck portion of the container said means having portions formed to position the casing centrally in the neck and spaced away therefrom and with a protecting overlap over the upper portion of the casing, and resilient means interposed under portions of the aforesaid means and against the neck of the bottle.

4. In a bottle neck, the combination of a cylindrical casing having its upper portion drawn in to a smaller diameter provided with a surmounting annular ring, forming a quasi-groove-like annular recess, a valve seal member mounted on and above the said upper portion and having an apron adapted to cover the end surface of the casing and the neck of the bottle, said member also having a base provided with a plurality of projections, a cushion supported in the neck for the said base to rest on, cement for securing the base to the neck and upper portion of the casing to, the said member, an orifice lock in the casing and adjacent to portion of smaller diameter and adapted to be prevented from upwardly moving therethrough, said lock having a base with a plurality of concaved recesses and a plane upper surface and with a passage therethrough for the egress of liquids therethrough, a valve member having a stem adapted to engage in and loosely support the said orifice lock thereon, said member having a peripheral finned portion and an internal under-recess therein and with a restricted base seat therefor, a valve seat for supporting and holding the bottom portion of the casing and with a recessed portion adapted to closely receive the said restricted base seat therein and thereon, said valve seat for the passage of liquids therethrough to lift up the valve member and continue by the same to the upper portion and mouth of the casing, and a floating lock member with a plurality of projections to restrict'contact with adjacent parts in the casing.

SOLOMON NARUNSKY. 

